1. (1) The office shall designate the local area agency as the provider agency if the local area agency meets the following criteria for designation:

   1. (a) the local area agency may not have any organizational conflicts of interest as described in 42 U.S.C. 3058g(f)(2);
   2. (b) the local area agency demonstrates the capability to carry out the responsibilities of the ombudsman program; and
   3. (c) the local area agency meets any additional requirements as specified by the office.
2. (2) The execution date of the local area agency's contract with the department to provide ombudsman program services shall constitute the effective date of the designation.

KEY: ombudsman, LTCO

Date of Last Change: October 9, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-3, 42 U.S.C. 3058g, 45 CFR 1324(A)